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Alaska State Troopers will return to reality TV in new series
Alaska State Troopers are returning to reality TV after a 10-year hiatus, with a new show currently being filmed and set to premiere in 2026. Officials declined to share additional details, including the show’s name or network.
Jul 24, 20252 min read
Alaska appeals to US Education Department after failing funding test, with $80.8 million at stake
The state of Alaska has filed an appeal with the U.S. Department of Education after federal officials said the state failed a test measuring the differences in funding between school districts, which put more than $80.8 million in federal aid at risk.
Jul 24, 20255 min read
Alaska state senator, key vote on possible budget veto override, gets waiver from U.S. Army
Anchorage Democratic Sen. Forrest Dunbar will be able to attend the Aug. 2 special session of the Alaska Legislature, he said late Tuesday in a post on Facebook.
Jul 23, 20255 min read
Bits of fishing gear and buoys dominate marine debris load in Alaska, report says
Alaska’s marine debris mix shows how ocean activities and ocean currents bring trash to the state’s shores.
Jul 23, 20254 min read
Former state legislator wins lawsuit that sought to enforce a clause of the Alaska Constitution
A copy of the Alaska Constitution is seen on Thursday, July 28, 2022. (James Brooks/Alaska Beacon) Former state Rep. David Eastman has...
Jul 22, 20252 min read
Quirky, once-isolated Alaska town is eyeing a transportation-system upgrade
Officials have launched a plan to alleviate a traffic crunch in Whittier, the port and railroad town famous for a single building that houses almost all its residents.
Jul 22, 20255 min read
On budget vote, Murkowski says she was ‘hung out to dry’ and stuck between two bad options
Alaska’s senior U.S. senator said the state fares better under Republicans’ budget plan because of her efforts to soften the fiscal blow.
Jul 21, 20254 min read
Biggest-ever class enters Alaska’s medical education partnership program
The 30 students entering the WWAMI program this year pose for a group photo during orientation at the University of Alaska Anchorage...
Jul 21, 20252 min read
Dunleavy violated Alaska Constitution with appointment to judge-picking board, lawsuit alleges
Filed in Anchorage Superior Court, the lawsuit says the governor picked an ineligible person for the Alaska Judicial Council.
Jul 19, 20253 min read
Governor vetoes bill intended to provide emergency health care to Alaska police dogs
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has vetoed a bill that would allow paramedics and other licensed emergency responders to provide treatment to injured police and rescue dogs.
Jul 18, 20252 min read
New Alaska law establishes quick deadlines for insurers’ decisions on medical care
Health insurers must provide speedier responses to prior authorization requests for certain medical treatments and services, under a bill that went into law on Monday without Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s signature.
Jul 18, 20252 min read
Alaska K-3 students improve in reading, state assessment shows
State officials credit the success to the Alaska Reads Act, a 2022 law that created standardized teacher training, reading curriculum and support for districts and students.
Jul 17, 20255 min read
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